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Contaminated blood scandal to have ‘full statutory inquiry’ A “full statutory inquiry” will be carried out into the contaminated blood scandal that left at least 2,400 people dead, the government has announced. The decision was made after victims and families expressed strong views over the involvement of the Department of Health. The inquiry will now be the responsibility of […]

Hepatitis E Fact sheet Updated July 201 Key facts Hepatitis E is a liver disease caused by infection with a virus known as hepatitis E virus (HEV). Every year, there are an estimated 20 million HEV infections worldwide, leading to an estimated 3.3 million symptomatic cases of hepatitis E (1). WHO estimates that hepatitis E caused approximately 44 […]

National LGBT survey Consultation description Before you start To respond to this survey, you should be: lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or intersex, or have a minority sexual orientation or gender identity 16 years old or over living in the UK Start the survey About this survey We want to know more about the experiences that lesbian, gay, […]

Blood donation rules relaxed for gay men and sex workers Blood donation rules for sex workers and gay men are being relaxed in England and Scotland after improvements in the accuracy of testing procedures. Men who have sex with men can now give blood three months after their last sexual activity instead of 12. And sex workers, who […]

ISSUE IDENTIFIED IN BPL PLASMA PRODUCTS PRODUCTION 19TH JULY 2017 JEFFERSON COURTNEY The Department of Health (DH) published a statement (below) this morning regarding an issue identified during a routine inspection of Bio Products Laboratory (BPL) and their production of plasma derived blood products. The statement says that there was a problem with the computer software which controls the […]

Campaigner, researcher and founder of Haemosexual, Mark Ward said: “I am so proud to call myself a friend of Charles MacKenzie from Australia. For the first time, on both sides of the planet, victims of the tainted blood scandal are working together. The path to bringing those responsible for terrible human injustices […]

Contaminated blood scandal: Labour’s Burnham threatens to go to police The former health secretary says he is prepared to go to the police with the “serious allegations” if the Government does not act. Labour’s Andy Burnham has told Sky News he has “extensive” evidence from victims of the contaminated blood scandal. The former health secretary, who is now mayor of […]

www.nationaldiversityawards.co.uk The National Diversity Awards – a prestigious black tie event, which celebrates the excellent achievements of grass- root communities that tackle the issues in today’s society, giving them recognition for their dedication and hard work. Charities, role models and community heroes will be honoured at the ceremony showcasing their outstanding devotion to enhancing equality, diversity and inclusion; thus […]

Haemosexual wishes peace to everyone celebrating Eid Eid al-Fitr is being celebrated today in the UK, Europe, America and Muslim countries where the new new moon crescent was sighted last night. Muslims are celebrating the important religious holiday with prayers as they mark the end of Islam’s holy fasting month of Ramadan. Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Qatar, Turkey and […]

EUROPEAN COURT OF HUMAN RIGHTS RULES THAT RUSSIA’S CONTROVERSIAL ANTI-GAY LAW IS ILLEGAL Russia’s anti-gay propaganda law has been ruled as a violation of human rights. Under the legislation that was made law in 2013, any event or act regarded by the Russian authorities as an attempt to promote homosexuality to minors is illegal and punishable by a fine. The […]

“Time” they say “waits for no man”. So, whilst the seasons change and we have dark cold nights to look forward to, spring has sprung across the southern hemisphere. With the help of a very dear friend, we hope to bring you some rays of sunshine to brighten the most darkest of nights. I am truly honoured to announce […]